Thoughts - European leaders probably have more of Putin's respect: Putin, Macron, Scholz discuss Ukraine crisis over phone Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation...

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

Putin, Macron, Scholz discuss Ukraine crisis over phone

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday, and urged them to influence the Kiev authorities to stop "criminal acts" of Ukrainian "nationalist battalions," according to the Kremlin.

Macron and Scholz urged an immediate ceasefire and a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine, the German government said in a statement, noting the 75-minute talk as part of the ongoing international efforts to end the conflict.

Putin gave a "detailed account of the series of talks held via videoconference by Russian and Ukrainian representatives over the past days," and the three leaders reviewed issues pertaining to the agreements being worked out concerning the implementation of the earlier Russian demands, the Kremlin said in a statement.

Putin informed Macron and Scholz of "the real situation on the ground" in response to the issues raised by them "regarding the humanitarian situation on the territory of the military operation to protect Donbass," the Kremlin said.

Putin cited "multiple facts of gross violations of the international humanitarian law by the Ukrainian army and police: extrajudicial killings of dissenters, hostage taking and the use of civilians as human shields, deployment of heavy weaponry in residential areas, in proximity to hospitals, schools, kindergartens, and so on," according to the Kremlin statement.

"Nationalist battalions regularly sabotage rescue operations and threaten civilians when they attempt to evacuate," the Kremlin said, adding that Putin urged Macron and Scholz to influence the Kiev authorities to stop such "criminal acts."

The three leaders agreed to continue contacts on Ukrainian issues, the Kremlin said.

Scholz spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday morning, and learned about Zelensky's assessment of the current situation. The two agreed to keep in touch, according to the German statement.

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

Putin, Macron, Scholz discuss Ukraine crisis over phone

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday, and urged them to influence the Kiev authorities to stop "criminal acts" of Ukrainian "nationalist battalions," according to the Kremlin.

Macron and Scholz urged an immediate ceasefire and a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine, the German government said in a statement, noting the 75-minute talk as part of the ongoing international efforts to end the conflict.

Putin gave a "detailed account of the series of talks held via videoconference by Russian and Ukrainian representatives over the past days," and the three leaders reviewed issues pertaining to the agreements being worked out concerning the implementation of the earlier Russian demands, the Kremlin said in a statement.

Putin informed Macron and Scholz of "the real situation on the ground" in response to the issues raised by them "regarding the humanitarian situation on the territory of the military operation to protect Donbass," the Kremlin said.

Putin cited "multiple facts of gross violations of the international humanitarian law by the Ukrainian army and police: extrajudicial killings of dissenters, hostage taking and the use of civilians as human shields, deployment of heavy weaponry in residential areas, in proximity to hospitals, schools, kindergartens, and so on," according to the Kremlin statement.

"Nationalist battalions regularly sabotage rescue operations and threaten civilians when they attempt to evacuate," the Kremlin said, adding that Putin urged Macron and Scholz to influence the Kiev authorities to stop such "criminal acts."

The three leaders agreed to continue contacts on Ukrainian issues, the Kremlin said.

Scholz spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday morning, and learned about Zelensky's assessment of the current situation. The two agreed to keep in touch, according to the German statement.

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I understand this more directly impacts France and Germany; however, it is telling Biden was not included. This is not the first time calls have excluded him.

bggamers Loc: georgia

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

Putin, Macron, Scholz discuss Ukraine crisis over phone

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday, and urged them to influence the Kiev authorities to stop "criminal acts" of Ukrainian "nationalist battalions," according to the Kremlin.

Macron and Scholz urged an immediate ceasefire and a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine, the German government said in a statement, noting the 75-minute talk as part of the ongoing international efforts to end the conflict.

Putin gave a "detailed account of the series of talks held via videoconference by Russian and Ukrainian representatives over the past days," and the three leaders reviewed issues pertaining to the agreements being worked out concerning the implementation of the earlier Russian demands, the Kremlin said in a statement.

Putin informed Macron and Scholz of "the real situation on the ground" in response to the issues raised by them "regarding the humanitarian situation on the territory of the military operation to protect Donbass," the Kremlin said.

Putin cited "multiple facts of gross violations of the international humanitarian law by the Ukrainian army and police: extrajudicial killings of dissenters, hostage taking and the use of civilians as human shields, deployment of heavy weaponry in residential areas, in proximity to hospitals, schools, kindergartens, and so on," according to the Kremlin statement.

"Nationalist battalions regularly sabotage rescue operations and threaten civilians when they attempt to evacuate," the Kremlin said, adding that Putin urged Macron and Scholz to influence the Kiev authorities to stop such "criminal acts."

The three leaders agreed to continue contacts on Ukrainian issues, the Kremlin said.

Scholz spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday morning, and learned about Zelensky's assessment of the current situation. The two agreed to keep in touch, according to the German statement.

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Apparently, no one wants to talk to Biden and all the representatives from Germany and Poland have had NOTHING nice to say about Harris after she laughed about Ukrainian refugees one stated he'd hate to see her become president. HUMILIATIONS

PeterS

AuntiE wrote:

I understand this more directly impacts France and Germany; however, it is telling Biden was not included. This is not the first time calls have excluded him.

Oh, you know Joe, he's too busy playing with his belly button lint to get involved with the Big Boys. The thing is, without US at the table this war has no end...

LogicallyRight Loc: Chicago

These minds are coming together and trying to find a solution to this crisis. The reason that biden isn't be consulted by these minds is that he has lost his. And his replacement never had on either.

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

PeterS wrote:

Oh, you know Joe, he's too busy playing with his belly button lint to get involved with the Big Boys. The thing is, without US at the table this war has no end...

There will not be an end while the US is involved...

Europe is wise to cut you guys out...

It's a European issue...

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

AuntiE wrote:

I understand this more directly impacts France and Germany; however, it is telling Biden was not included. This is not the first time calls have excluded him.

Putin has held talks with lots of world leaders...

Biden included...

I just find that the dialogue is different with other leaders... Perhaps because they're more willing to listen and treat him as an equal...

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

Putin has held talks with lots of world leaders...

Biden included...

I just find that the dialogue is different with other leaders... Perhaps because they're more willing to listen and treat him as an equal...

Or perhaps it is because they are still mentally cognizant.

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

AuntiE wrote:

Or perhaps it is because they are still mentally cognizant.

That too

guzzimaestro

AuntiE wrote:

I understand this more directly impacts France and Germany; however, it is telling Biden was not included. This is not the first time calls have excluded him.

He corrupts everything's he touches as per his track record, so this is a good thing

PeterS

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

There will not be an end while the US is involved...

Europe is wise to cut you guys out...

It's a European issue...

If only that was the case. America has no greater enemy than Russia so when it comes to Putin and Russia the US will always be involved...

RascalRiley Loc: Somewhere south of Detroit

PeterS wrote:

If only that was the case. America has no greater enemy than Russia so when it comes to Putin and Russia the US will always be involved...

Maybe Trump changed the dynamics of US involvement

woodguru

AuntiE wrote:

I understand this more directly impacts France and Germany; however, it is telling Biden was not included. This is not the first time calls have excluded him.

Those European countries have something Putin wants, they are weaker in terms of harm and location...you do not seem to understand that who is not asked to a table by a terrorist and thug is the one that is uniting the weaker links. Putin can threaten France and Germany where it falls on deaf ears with Biden.

woodguru

guzzimaestro wrote:

He corrupts everything's he touches as per his track record, so this is a good thing

But trump didn't, right?

woodguru

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

Putin has held talks with lots of world leaders...

Biden included...

I just find that the dialogue is different with other leaders... Perhaps because they're more willing to listen and treat him as an equal...

When do you start treating a terrorist thug and dictator as an equal?

Oh yeah, trump considers dictators as equals, he loves strong authoritarian leaders, he certainly identifies with them

Dictators do not like those who will stand up to them, which is why Putin likes trump...flatter him and he is in love.